Why toinvest in Puebla?

Strategic Location

39% of national GDP in a 124 miles radius from the Puebla capital.
25.8 million people in a labor and consumer market, 124 miles.
2.6 million of light vehicles are produced in a 248 miles radius from the Puebla capital.

Source: INEGI, National Accounts 2024, National Survey of Occupation and Employment, 4Q_2025, Administrative Registry of the Light Vehicle Automotive Industry, 2025.

Connectivity

6,552.4 miles of roads connecting Puebla with the rest of the country.
506.4 miles of railways connecting the state.

Source: SICT Statistical Yearbook 2024.

Airport Infrastructure

2 Airports with national and international flights.
5 Airfields in the state.
28 Heliports in the Puebla capital.

Source: AFAC, 2025.

What toinvest in Puebla?


Automotive Industry

Textile Industry

Information Technology

Military Industry

Service Industry

Food Industry and Drinks


Where to invest in Puebla?

Industrial parks

Regional vocations

Model city

HOW TOinvest in Puebla?

Gladly we offer you a guide through the stages of formalization and installation of your investment project.

Costs

Formalities

Incentives

TESTIMONIALS

Alfons Dintner

EX-PRESIDENT OF AUDI MEXICO


"Strategically speaking, Puebla is very well located, has the best infrastructure conditions and has perfect communication routes. In addition to being exactly between the Pacific and the Atlantic, it offers us the possibility of short trips to the US".

Andreas Hinrichs

Ex-President of the executive board of Volkswagen Mexico


"We have a lot of universities. With the help of Volkswagen, it was possible to develop the university major of vehicle construction, on the other hand, there is a continuous cooperation with other companies regarding training for specialists".

Carlos Marques

PRESIDENT & CEO HUF NORTH AMERICA


"Without a doubt, Puebla is a state where we have top suppliers; it is in the top state?s list in Mexico".

Thomas Karig

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE RELATIONS OF VOLKSWAGEN MEXICO


"Puebla has had great progress in recent years in the field of infrastructure, which represents a big advantage for the industrial and economic development".

Rainer Walter Hofmann

EX-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EDAG MEXICO


"We are in our new testing center, which shows us everything that is possible here. We see great growth in the following years, especially in the development area".

Stefan Antel

FORMER DIRECTOR OF SCHULER MEXICO


"The installation expenses are very convenient and the advantages of Puebla are very clear."

PUEBLA

Among the 18 best places to visit in 2018


Puebla among the 18 best places to visit in 2018. CNN Travel

PUEBLAIN NUMBERS

Direct Foreign Investment

1.9 billion dollars received during the last 3 years.
71% of total FDI comes from France, Germany and Canada.
17.6% of growth in the last 3 years; higher than 3.9% of the country.
104% of the whole of the IED is attracted by the automotive industry.

Source: SE, FDI flows to México, 2025_Q4.

Foreign trade

94% of the exports. concentrated in 5 countries.
4,870 millions of dollars State's trade balance in 2025.
146 countries integrate Puebla's group of commercial partners.
18.4millions of dollars Value of Exports in 2025.

Source: Data México, January-November 2025

Economic Performance

GDP =16,149.3 million of dollars* registered in 2024.
10th economy of the Country and 7th economy in the tertiary sector.
3.5% of the national GDP and the third part of the state GDP is generated by the industrial sector
1.7% average growth higher than the growth rates of OECD countries such as: France (1.2%), Germany (0.9%), Italy (1.1%) as well as the national rate of 1.3%, over the last 10 years.

*Average exchange rate: $18.30. Source: INEGI, PIB 2024. WB,2024.

  • 30 aug to 6 sep, 2026

    Foodie Black Week 2026 will position Puebla as the festival's first host city outside Europe from August 31 to September 6, coinciding with the Chiles en Nogada season. With the participation of more than 500 establishments offering exclusive menus and discounts across a wide range of price points, the event aims to generate an economic impact of 130 million pesos and establish the state as a world-class gastronomic destination.

  • 12 to 13 august, 2026

    The Mexico Supply Chain Summit reinforces Puebla's role as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainability, connecting domestic suppliers with the global supply chain.

  • May 2026

    Cinco de Mayo Week is a binational platform that positions Puebla as the epicenter of technology and sustainability, transforming its historic legacy into a driver of investment and global economic leadership.

  • 16 to 18 april, 2026

    The 2026 Mexican Robotics Competition in Puebla connects young talent with the country's leading technology and sustainability hub. This strategic venue enables robotic innovation to align directly with the industrial leadership and environmental stewardship that define the state.

  • 10 to 13 march, 2026

    Positioning Puebla as a hub for innovation and collaboration in the textile industry across Mexico and Latin America, strengthening ties among producers, suppliers, and buyers, while fostering investment and competitiveness in the sector.